Need to change hydraulic oil in L3430

[TNhobbyfarmer]

Very difficult job? Anything specific to watch out for?

 

[JOHNTHOMAS]

Easy, pesy. Just have catch pan big enough for the amount of fluid.

 

[sandyc]

Lowes sells large plastic bins for mixing concrete and other stuff. Makes a cheap but large catch can for draining anything.

 

[BigBoyToys]

Just changed mine for the 300 hour service.
3 drain plugs and two filters...easy!
Depending on the access to your fill plug you might have to rig up a funnel with some tubing.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

Got a big galvanized wash tub to drain the L3130 into, over 12 gallons, you have a couple of plugs in the center and one on each side for the reduction gear housings on the axles.

Instead of a funnel I just used a pail pump that fits in and screws onto the spout of the oil bucket.

David

 

[TNhobbyfarmer]

Even though there are multiple drain plugs, only one fill plug?

 

[Oldpath05]

Only one fill port on mine, behind seat, the transmission fluid for HST and standard trans might be different.

 

[David_Kb7uns]

On transmission only one fill point, on engine there is 2, one by injection pump and one on valve cover.

David

 

[bdhsfz6]

It's a relatively simple job which is made easier if you have a lift. Otherwise, a creeper on a smooth surface will do. If you're changing the front axle / hub fluid as well, it tends to drain down onto the rim and tire. I cut up a 2 liter soda bottle to divert the used oil into the drain pan.

 

[Gordon Gould]

Like everybody says - it is easy. Just make sure your container is big enough and drain all the drain plugs not just one.

I put a shower drain in an old galvanized pan and piped it to a 55 gal drum with flex couplings for draining. For refilling I set the 5 gal bucket high and use one of those rattle syphon hoses.

I made this for my dozer oil changes where I need to handle 25 gals but it works good for the tractor too.









gg